News Briefs: Adré Thorton to speak at faith events

Adré Thorton to speak at faith events

LAKESIDE - Lakeside welcomes former Cleveland Indians first baseman André Thornton on Friday for three special events highlighting his faith and athletic journeys.

He will serve as keynote speaker for Lakeside's 2nd annual Prayer Breakfast at 8 a.m. in Wesley Lodge. At 10:30 a.m., Thornton and his wife, Gail, will lecture on "Walking Worthy and Pleasing unto the Lord" (Colossians 1:9-15) in Orchestra Hall. Finally, at 12:30 p.m., Thornton will share reflections about his athletic journey at a luncheon in Wesley Lodge. Limited tickets still available for the Prayer Breakfast and luncheon.

Town council to meet Thursday

GIBSONBURG - Gibsonburg Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 526 N. Webster Street, Gibsonburg.

Ida Rupp offers August programs

Nature Story Time will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 6 and Aug. 20 at the Firelands Presbyterian Church pavilion. It is for preschool age children and their caregivers. No registration required

There also will be a Zak Morgan and Duke Otherwise Concert at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 13 at the library. No registration is required. For more information visit zakmorgan.com or dukeotherwise.com.

All ages welcome.

Oak Harbor chamber to host garage sale days

OAK HARBOR - The Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce is coordinating the 9th Semi-Annual Village wide Garage Sale Days in Oak Harbor on Aug. 10 and 11. A complete list of sales will be available at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, the Oak Harbor Public Library, and oakharborohio.net starting Aug. 8.

Sports Explosion set for Saturday

FREMONT- The Community Youth Coalition of Fremont and Sandusky County will host a Community Youth Sports Explosion from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday Aug. 4at Eastside Park.

There will be family events including basketball, volleyball and kickball. The event is for youth ages 10 to 18 and parent consent forms must be completed. Cost is $5 per youth.